Brann vs Rangers Match Recap - Oct 23, 2025

Brann Sends Old Firm Packing in Dominant Europa League Display

Bergen lit up under the floodlights at Brann Stadion as Brann triumphed over Rangers in a decisive 3-0 victory, sending the Scottish giants further into a tailspin in their Europa League campaign. If my pre-match preview suggested that Rangers might gather their wits and find some semblance of form, the reality was a painful repudiation of that optimism. Instead, it was Brann who seized the moment, playing with a confidence that has eluded their opponents for weeks.

The home side opened the scoring just before halftime when Emil Kornvig found the back of the net in the 40th minute. It was a pivotal moment that injected life into Brann's performance, contrasting sharply with Rangers, who struggled to shake off the lack of direction that has plagued them this season. Rangers entered the match already low on morale, having yet to earn a point in the group stage.

Following the break, the situation only worsened for Rangers. Just ten minutes into the second half, Jacob Lungi Sørensen doubled Brann's lead with a well-timed strike in the 55th minute. Every cheer from the home crowd resonated with the realization that Brann could smell both victory and the tantalizing prospect of progression in the Europa League, while Rangers stood at risk of facing elimination altogether.

As the match approached its late stages, the beleaguered Rangers defense crumbled under the mounting pressure. Noah Jean Holm capped off the evening with a third goal for Brann in the 79th minute, solidifying their dominance and leaving Rangers searching for answers. The Scots were left to contemplate a stark reality: they now sit at 32nd place in the standings, with zero points after two games.

For Brann, this victory marks a significant turnaround, placing them in a promising position with 3 points from two matches, especially considering they had faced a challenging start to their European campaign. Brann had previously shown resilience, securing a narrow win against Utrecht and coming away from Lille with their heads held high, even in defeat.

Now with two matches behind them and their confidence soaring, Brann is poised to challenge for progression in this coveted competition. For Rangers, however, the path forward is riddled with uncertainty. The lack of direction and clarity on the managerial front leaves them in a precarious state, and as the shadow of Europa League elimination looms large, they must quickly regroup to salvage something from this season.

What lies ahead is a defining moment for both teams. Brann aims to build momentum and stabilize their place in the competition, while Rangers, once the pride of Scottish football, must rediscover their identity before it slips further into obscurity. The beautiful game has a way of exposing the frailties of even the most storied clubs, and tonight, under the Norwegian lights, it was Brann who shone the brightest.